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Hi guys,
So I have had the miller out a few times. Runs great. I noticed that the drive coupler is not aligned straight.
The engine and jet appear to be at the same angle, but the engine sits slightly lower than the jet input. It is probably about 1/2" lower than the jet. Nowhere near binding the U-joints. Is this a problem?
All the berkeley diagrams show a straight line for alignment of engine and jet.
Thanks, Tommy
it could have no motor and still be the nicest boat out there, its a miller...........:D :D :D
nice..........:D , i love my miller its got a wide beam so its got alot of room, also the best riding jet ive ever been in....:)
So what to you think of that shaft alignment? Is it wrong?
Tommy
you would need to pm 396 ways to spit, mike, he would know........:D
Not a problem.
So what to you think of that shaft alignment? Is it wrong?
Tommy
You can do a search on it, its been discussed a couple of times I believe, lol.... Some say the driveline should be straight, some say a little bit of angle. I posted a pic of my driveline awhile back & was told it was fine. On my boat, the engine sits higher than the jet, so its running at a downward angle.
Right or wrong, its been running at that angle for a lot of years with no problems....:)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/.../driveline.jpg
Right or wrong, its been running at that angle for a lot of years with no problems....:)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/.../driveline.jpg
Isn't that the purpose of having a "U" joint, so in the event it doesn't line up 100% true it'll still work without binding? Look at some of the 4 x 4's and how they are jacked up, the "U" joints and drive lines CAN'T line up straight. I would think that as long as the knuckles aren't hitting each other it should work fine. Just my 2 cents. :)
You dont want them perfectly straight, as it's actaully harder on the u-joints if they are...
Here are some other threads on driveline angle....
Driveline Alignment Angle 1 (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showth...riveline+angle)
Driveline Alignment Angle 2 (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showth...riveline+angle)
Driveline Alignment Angle 3 (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showth...riveline+angle)
Driveline Alignment Angle 4 (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showth...riveline+angle)
I could be out of my mind but isn't that 2 short drivelines together?
Check to see if the feet are sagged where they bolts go through the stringers on the engine mounts, I have seen this happen on many boats, and quite a few Millers also(not talkin bad about Millers)
I could be out of my mind but isn't that 2 short drivelines together?
No. A standard driveline has 2 u-joints. In some the piece between the joints is a single piece and in others it is 2 flanges bolted together. I suspect the 2-piece center "H bar" design is cheaper to make. Just about every 1310 driveline I have seen is made this way.
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(originally from Rexone ,old post)
Crankshaft and pump shaft should be parallel and offset vertically by 1º to 2º.
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This is the optimum (above) not always possible but desirable ,just my 02 Tom
Thanks Guys,
After looking at the threads and pics, I think it is OK.
Thanks again, Tommy
(originally from Rexone ,old post)
Crankshaft and pump shaft should be parallel and offset vertically by 1º to 2º.
.................................................. .................................................. ..............
This is the optimum (above) not always possible but desirable ,just my 02 Tom
I agree with Tom. I line mine up straight as possible and never had an issue....